8 best satellite dishes

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Satellite TV has a lot of advantages over other types of broadcasting – public analog or digital, cable, IP TV. The 'Dish' can be placed anywhere, it provides high-quality signal reception and offers a large package of channels.

However, the quality of the signal reception and the television itself depends on the quality of the receiver. We have compiled a rating of the 8 best satellite dishes with which you can enjoy high-definition video streaming regardless of the weather outside.

Rating of the best satellite dishes

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best satellite dishes	1	Triax TD-088	RUB 2,100
	2	Lans-97	RUB 2,900
	3	Skymax 1.2 m	RUB 2 090
	4	Corab ASC-800PR / C	RUB 1,650
	5	'Supral' (90 cm)	RUB 1,400
	6	Azure AS-35T	RUB 1,900
	7	Skymax 0.55 m	RUB 1,480
	8	Satellite-region STV-0.8 (80 cm)	990 RUB

Triax TD-088

Rating: 4.9

Why it is: Strong mount, wind-resistant design.

Designed and manufactured in Denmark – this antenna is extremely reliable. In particular, this device is made of stainless steel coated with anti-corrosion enamel, and the mount is resistant to wind gusts and other aggressive natural influences.

Thanks to its special design, it has a gain of 38.8 dB at 11.7 GHz. The cross-polarization on the axis is less than 27 dB, which ensures stable signal reception.

Despite its highly durable construction, thanks to modern materials, the satellite dish weighs only 7 kg. Therefore, it minimally loads the bracket and the wall, and can even be installed on objects made of materials with low load-bearing properties (plywood, fiberboard and similar panels made of recycled wood).

On the territory of Russia, the device is compatible with television broadcasting at a frequency of 11.7 GHz ('NTV-Plus', 'Tricolor').

Advantages

• High protection against negative natural actions;
• Low weight;
• Low cross-polarization of the signal.

disadvantages

• Small complete set (neither bracket nor wall support are included in the delivery set).

Lans-97

Rating: 4.8

Why it is: A perforated antenna with an almost perfect parabolic shape.

The main advantage of this antenna is its geometry, which is close to an ideal parabola. Thanks to this, the “dish” provides stable signal reception even in bad weather conditions and difficult radio signal accessibility. It is suitable for installation both in open spaces and in urban environments, where the sky is often out of line of sight.

The perforated design allows for self-cleaning of the 'tray'. Neither snow nor other precipitation and pollution linger on it. Also, due to the perforation, the antenna is resistant to wind and other aggressive natural influences. Reinforced fastening further increases reliability.

The technical characteristics are also high. The gain at a frequency of 11.7 GHz, in which Tricolor and NTV-Plus broadcast, is about 39 dB. The axis cross-polarization ratio is 27 dB. The device is made of powder coated steel.

Advantages

• High gain at 11.7 GHz;
• Self-cleaning, wind-resistant design;
• Geometry close to an ideal parabola.

disadvantages

• The scope of delivery does not include the mount and wall support;
• Relatively high price.

Skymax 1.2 m

Rating: 4.8

Why her: One of the largest satellite dishes in the ranking.

The diameter of this satellite dish is 1.2 meters. Due to this, it provides reliable, stable signal reception even in areas with poor coverage due to various external factors. At the same time, it has a geometry close to an ideal parabola, which further improves the quality of satellite television.

In particular, due to the shape close to the ideal parabola and the large diameter, the signal gain is 43.32 dB. The device is compatible with frequencies up to 12.5 GHz, which makes it suitable for working with European satellite TV from Hotbird and Sirius satellites. However, with the Russian providers Tricolor, NTV-Plus, Telekarta and Continent TV, it also fits perfectly.

The antenna has an azimuth-elevation type of suspension, which simplifies adjustment to a certain angle of inclination of the satellite trajectory. The plate is made of steel with an anti-corrosion coating.

Advantages

• Large diameter;
• High signal gain;
• Convenient suspension mount.

disadvantages

• Bracket sold separately;
• Relatively high weight.

Corab ASC-800PR / C

Rating: 4.7

Why it is: Low weight, but good gain.

Satellite dish of standard sizes (diameter 0.8 meters) with excellent performance. So, thanks to the geometry, which is close to the ideal parabolic, the signal gain at a frequency of 11.7 GHz is about 38 dB. This is the optimal value for almost any conditions – even a suburban location with a constantly open sky, even an intracity one.

The antenna is made of perforated steel, galvanized for corrosion protection and painted with polyester enamel. This combination of materials makes it resistant to almost any external aggressive influences. So, through the perforation, the 'saucer' gets rid of the falling snow, and the polyester paint provides high wind protection.

The antenna is lightweight at 3.2 kg. Therefore, it can be placed on almost any supporting structure. Painted in a non-standard dark color.

Advantages

• Low weight;
• Bracket for in-place adjustment up to 50 degrees;
• Excellent combination of price and quality.

disadvantages

• No major flaws.

'Supral' (90 cm)

Rating: 4.7

Why it is: Rich package bundle and low price.

This is one of the cheapest antennas in the ranking. However, in terms of its technical characteristics, it is practically in no way inferior to other cymbals. So, due to the shape close to an ideal parabola, it provides a signal gain at a frequency of 11.7 GHz ('Tricolor', 'NTV-Plus') of 39.1 dB.

Signal cross-polarization along the axis is 30 dB. This is the optimum value for using a 'tray' in most conditions. The antenna with a diameter of 90 cm has a focal length of 450 mm.

The antenna is made of stainless steel with an anti-corrosion coating and is wind-resistant up to 25 meters per second. The mount supports region-specific tilt, with a maximum azimuth angle of 70 degrees. The kit includes a bracket for installing it on a wall or a pole.

Advantages

• Rich equipment;
• Low price;
• Compatible with circularly polarized and linearly polarized broadcasting.

disadvantages

• High weight (8 kg);
• Relatively low wind resistance;
• Relatively high value of the cross-polarization of the signal along the axis.

Azure AS-35T

Rating: 4.7

Why it is: Mobile satellite dish with good technical characteristics.

Offset transformer antenna with excellent technical characteristics for its class. Being the only mobile satellite dish in the rating, it is made in a foldable design and equipped with a special suction cup mount for placement on walls, car roofs, etc.

The antenna is designed for use with closely spaced transponders. The diameter of the reflector, which is made of stainless steel with an anti-corrosion coating, is 35 centimeters. At the same time, the gain is high enough for mobile satellite receivers and is about 32 dB.

The scope of delivery includes a reflector itself, a stand bracket, a suction cup, the necessary holders, a tuning compass and a plastic case for transportation. It also has room for a receiver.

Advantages

• Excellent technical characteristics for its class;
• Rich equipment;
• A good combination of features and prices.

disadvantages

• Designed to work with closely spaced transponders.

Skymax 0.55 m

Rating: 4.6

Why it is: Compact size and good technical characteristics.

This satellite dish, despite its compact size, is quite suitable for use in almost all conditions (urban, suburban) and with most TV providers. With a diameter of 55 centimeters, it provides a signal gain of 35.8 dB at 11.7 GHz.

This satellite dish works in the networks of most Russian providers of the corresponding television – Tricolor, NTV-Plus, Continent TV and some others.

As a budget device, it is made of powder coated stainless steel. However, thanks to a special bracket and attachment, it supports a vertical tilt angle of up to 90 degrees. Resistant to wind up to 60 meters per second and low temperatures up to minus 40 degrees.

The scope of delivery includes a bracket for mounting to a wall or other supporting structure.

Advantages

• Low price;
• Mounting bracket included;
• Quite good technical characteristics.

disadvantages

• Designed for use in regions with good coverage;
• Compatible with nearby transponders.

Satellite-region STV-0.8 (80 cm)

Rating: 4.5

Why it is: Low price and rich equipment.

A domestic-made 80-centimeter CTB-0.8 satellite dish is an excellent alternative to expensive stock equipment from some TV providers. Despite its low price (one of the lowest in the rating), it has quite good performance parameters.

So, due to the shape close to the ideal parabola and the large diameter, it provides a gain of 39.1 dB at a television frequency of 11.3 GHz. In the 11.7 GHz band, in which Tricolor and NTV-Plus broadcast, it provides a slightly lower value of this parameter, but still optimal even for use in regions with unstable coverage.

The antenna is made of stainless steel with an additional anti-corrosion powder paint coating. Resistant to cold, humidity and wind, but it is advisable not to subject it to mechanical stress. The scope of delivery includes a wall mount bracket.

Advantages

• Low price;
• Rich equipment;
• Good performance parameters.

disadvantages

• Relatively low reliability of painting.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.